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Students’ postcard push to reform school education

Students across Telangana unite in a postcard campaign urging the Chief Minister to address critical issues in government schools.

The Hindu

There is no dissatisfaction among YSRCP legislators, says Minister Merugu Nagarjuna

Social Welfare Minister Merugu Nagarjuna said that he is ‘not unhappy’ over being made the in-charge of Santhanuthalapadu constituency

The Hindu

Lokayukta books suo motu case against Social Welfare officials, warden and KKRTC officer for not providing proper facilities to hostel students

Upalokayukta K.N. Phaneendra has registered a suo motu case against Social Welfare officials, a hostel warden and the Divisional Controller of KKRTC for not providing proper facilities at a Yadgir hostel for post-matriculation boys (Scheduled Castes). He issued orders to those named in the case to submit objections & report…

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‘Bleak days have gone for downtrodden with Jagan coming to power’

YSRCP organised Samajika Sadhikara Yatra in 3 districts. Deputy CM Peedika Rajanna Dora, Revenue Minister Dharmana Prasada Rao, Social Welfare Minister Merugu Nagarjuna, Deputy CM Amzath Basha, Municipal Administration Minister Adimulapu Suresh, Ministers Pinipe Vishwarup & Chelluboyina Venugopalakrishna highlighted the stark differences between Naidu & Jagan's rule. YSRCP's welfare schemes…

The Hindu

Jagan a visionary who ushered in a social revolution, say YSRCP leaders

Social Welfare Minister Meruga Nagarjuna described Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy as a visionary who brought a ‘social revolution’ in the State

The Hindu

Kerala government gives new charges to some IAS officers

Kerala government reshuffles civil servants. Haritha V. Kumar appointed as Director of Women and Child Development; H. Dineshan as Director of Social Welfare; A. Geetha as Joint Land Revenue Commissioner; Arjun Pandyan as Housing Commissioner. Six District Collectors also changed postings.

The Hindu

Karnataka Chief Minister directs officials of four departments to work in tandem to check atrocity cases against SCs and STs

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday told officials of four departments of Police, Law, Social Welfare, and Revenue to work in coordination with each other to reduce cases of atrocities against Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes and to ensure proper handling of registered cases.

The Hindu

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Devaraj Urs was a social reformer, says H.C. Mahadevappa

Tributes paid to former CM D. Devaraj Urs on his birth anniversary in Mysuru. Social Welfare Minister H.C. Mahadevappa described Urs as a "social reformer" who rose to become a popular leader without caste or money power. He championed the cause of backward and exploited classes, taking revolutionary steps for…

The Hindu

Decision to give full rights over assigned lands will benefit more than 15 lakh people, says A.P. Social Welfare Minister

YSRCP government grants SCs full rights over assigned lands. The Cabinet decision will help 15,21,160 beneficiaries to sell 27,41,698 acres of land to meet their monetary needs. Govt to pay interest on loans, bear registration costs for 16,123 acres of land. Private land to be purchased for burial grounds.

The Hindu

What we know so far about Budget 2024 increases and rumoured social welfare boosts

Rumours have been swirling about what we can expect in BUdget 2024, with many calling for the most vulnerable groups to be protected

Irish Mirror

Social Welfare Ireland: Bank holiday surprise for Social Welfare recipients amid early payment

"All Intreo Centres and Branch Offices will be closed Monday 5 June due to the Bank Holiday."

Irish Mirror

Social Welfare Ireland: One group deemed ineligible for incoming €200 spring bonus

The €200 lump sum payment will be given to people who are on social welfare support for longer than 12 months

Irish Mirror

Social Welfare Ireland: €200 spring bonus catch that sees some people not eligible

The same groups that received the Christmas Bonus in 2022 are eligible for this €200 bonus lump sum but there's a catch for some

Irish Mirror

Irish man gets Social Welfare logo tattooed on his face 'because it's funny'

Tattoo apprentice Paraic Keane joked he might get the SuperValu or Lidl logo inked on his face next

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Social welfare payment changes for Easter 2023 in Ireland as thousands of recipients to be affected

Over the Easter holidays, there will be some changes made to welfare benefits and state pension payment arrangements

Irish Mirror

All of the bills set to increase in April and the new Government supports aimed at cutting them down

Several electricity providers have hiked their prices meaning the average bill is nearly double the cost

Irish Mirror

Social welfare Ireland payment date changes announced due to new bank holiday

Ireland’s first ever February bank holiday is just weeks away, after a new permanent one was announced last year to celebrate St Brigid's Day. This means some social welfare recipients will see their payments arrive earlier than expected.

Irish Mirror

Social welfare increases 2023: Big change in payments to recipients as Budget measures take effect

The Department of Social Protection budget allocation is €23.4 billion in 2023

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The Budget money changes that come into effect in January for social welfare recipients and workers

The weekly rate for a qualified child will increase by €2 from €40 to €42 for children under 12 years of age. It will increase by €2 from €48 to €50 for children aged 12 years and over (January 2023)

Dublin Live

Social welfare Christmas dates confirmed including 'double payment' week

Thousands are set to benefit from these payments with Christmas just around the corner

Irish Mirror

Full list of people getting a 100% Christmas bonus next week on top of cost of living lump sums

Social welfare recipients received a once off payments in recent weeks

Dublin Live

Budget 2023: Survey indicates public is 'split down the middle' over raising social welfare

90% of respondents are calling for the Government to introduce cuts in taxes on motor and home fuels

Dublin Live

Social welfare Ireland: Everything you need to know about pensions including new rates

“Not everybody (can work beyond 66), for example, certain employments can’t keep going to 70 because the work is just too difficult or too burdensome"

Dublin Live

Social welfare Ireland: Pension hikes announced for people who work until they are 70

The Government is set to introduce new rates of payments in the hopes of ending the long-time pension age debate

Dublin Live

Social Welfare: Who can avail of the Free Travel Scheme in Ireland and the counties it doesn’t work in

You may be eligible for free transport depending on your age, circumstance and where you live

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